ANGRY reactions have trailed the declaration by governors that they cannot pay the N30,000 minimum wage contained in the report of the Tripartite Committee submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari last week. In different reactions yesterday, groups and individuals, including Ijaw leaders, a former scribe of the Arewa Consultative Forum’s Political Committee, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, former Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Balarabe Musa and former Cross Rivers State governor, Mr. Donald Duke, spoke against the threat by governors to retrench workers if they must pay the new minimum wage. The governors had stated their position on the issue after a meeting the Nigeria Governors’ Forum held in Abuja on Wednesday.

In his reaction to the issue yesterday former Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to compel state governors to pay the proposed minimum wage from their monthly statutory allocations and “end the unjustifiable threat of sacking workers.” This, he said, the President must do in order to reflect his genuine populist concerns. In Musa’s opinion, labour leaders ought to be demanding a minimum of N60,000 as minimum wage if they are to be realistic about the welfare of lowly-paid workers. He said: “The President of Nigeria should prove his populist position and compel all these governors who receive monthly federal statutory allocations to pay workers the N30,000 minimum wage they are demanding for.

“I believe that everyone knows that a family of five needs at least N60,000 for feeding, transport and other needs. “We can never address the prevailing mass poverty and bolster workers’ productivity in a situation where some governors are making dangerous threats over demand for a mere N30,000 minimum wage.” Expressing anger over state governors’ threat, a former Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum’s Political Committee, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, berated governors for joking with their responsibilities, saying that many of them could end up in jail for betraying the people’s cause.

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He said: “These politicians called governors are still playing recklessly with their responsibilities to the people because they have forgotten that they are servants of the people, and ‘We The People’ are their employers.’’ A lawyer, civil rights activist and former National Secretary of Labour Party of Nigeria, Kayode Ajulo, described the governors’ threat to sack workers on account of the minimum wage as an empty boast. He said that existing laws make the governors’ threat unrealistic as the courts may compel them to pay much more as legal damages if the governors breach the laws under which workers were engaged by their various states. “It’s not only an empty boast, it is one that one should not ordinarily dignify with a response.

The terms under which government workers are hired and the conditions for their firing are embodied in statutes,” he said. “It stands to reason that they would resist any attempt by governors to fire them except in accordance with their conditions of service. “Also it may be more expensive to have to cough out all emoluments that will be direct consequences of such willful disengagements. “Having said that, I wish to encourage the workers to not only be vigilant but to also be proactive by ensuring that governors within the ranks of the anti- 30,000 minimum wage group are not voted back into office. “They must take assurances from everyone who aspires into the office of a Governor that he or she would accede to the demand for the minimum of wage of N30,000 or more,” Ajulo stated.

2019: Our campaign will focus on candidates integrity OshiomholeSat, 17 Nov 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday met behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting, Oshiomhole said that the APC was fully ready to flag off the campaigns soon.According to him, the partys campaign for the 2019 presidential election will focus on character and integrity of the key candidates.He said, We are fully ready. We have done our primariread more…

2019: Igbo leaders endorsement of Atiku has no substance, says PresidentSat, 17 Nov 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the split within the Ohanaeze, Igbo socio-cultural group, over its reported endorsement of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, did not surprise him.He made the remark while speaking at a meeting with a select group of South East leaders yesterday, at the State House, Abuja.According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said that the moment the soread more…

2019: PDP in dilemma over presidential campaign in S/WestSat, 17 Nov 2018
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be in a dilemma on how to design the appropriate campaign message to woo voters in the Southwest geopolitical zone for its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.Starting from tomorrow, the various political parties will commence their presidential campaigns in line with the campaign timeline released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Presently, the PDP cannot boast of any of its key positions occupied bread more…

FG okays N60bn for rice subsidySat, 17 Nov 2018
The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh on Friday disclosed that the Federal Government has approved N60 billion subsidy to support rice industry in the country. He briefed State House correspondents after a meeting of the National Food Security Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Ogbe who was flanked by the Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu explained that the purpose of the subsidy was to help bring down price of the commodity in the country.He sread more…

Day pregnant women caused a stir in BayelsaSat, 17 Nov 2018
OVER 1,000 pregnant women thronged the Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha Memorial Hall in Yengoa, Bayelsa State, recently. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Pregnancies at various stages competed to gain an entrance and a space into the expansive hall. Why would such number of pregnant women from different parts of the state converge at a particular location in Yenagoa’ In fact, passers-by demanded to know the reason for such an assemblage. Mrs. Dumebi Jeftha was one of the pregnant women. Shread more…

Tashaku: I have been vindicated OrtomSat, 17 Nov 2018
Governor Samuel Ortom has said that he has been vindicated by the release of Alhaji Aliyu Tarshaku by security agents.Tashaku, a Boko Haram suspect, was appointed head of Civilian Joint Task Force, and when anti- Open grazing Law was enacted, he became the head of Livestock Guards .His reign came to an end when hewas arrested by a combined team of soldiers, DSS and Police and arms and catchment of ammunitions recovered from himThe governor who stated this during an interaction session with the mread more…

Demands from my wife pushed me into robberySat, 17 Nov 2018
A38-year-old suspected robber, Ibrahim Kazeem, has confessed that he took to crime in order to satisfy his wife who was persistently demanding money from him.Kazeem was recently arrested by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Lagos State Police Command.He is the leader of a four-man robbery gang, which specialized in beating up their victims before pushing them out of moving vehiclesThe suspect, who claimed to have abandoned his job as a commercial bus driver for robberread more…

Dangerous loaves (1)Sat, 17 Nov 2018
BUTTER Roll bakery looms like an unfinished painting; vignette of a hub without a name.Its filthiness strikes you at first sight. Hard noises hit you from the entrance, precursor to the factorys baking rites.The ghost-like quality of the bakerys exterior on a Thursday evening, conflicts with its infinitely diverse yet monolithic work stations inside, a handful of labourers share common tasks and soiled workspaces.A network of cobwebs hang jarringly from the dusting ceiling. Beneath the roof, Feread more…

Southeasts problematic approach to 2019Sat, 17 Nov 2018
Despite Governor Rochas Okorochas warnings and fears, the Igbo leaders from the five Southeast states who met in Enugu on Wednesday had the right and justification to endorse the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, and Peter Obi, a former Anambra State governor. What is controversial, however, is whether that right and that justification amounted, in combination, to wisdom. Almost immediately, Mr Okorocha, the Imo State governor and founread more…

Supporters refuse rumours of Ladojas plan to dump ADC for ZLPSat, 17 Nov 2018
The tension over unconfirmed reports that Sen. Rashidi Ladoja will lead his supporters out of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),for Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) this weekend,was doused yesterday,when his followers rose from a meeting to confirm their stay in the ADC and their loyalty to the former governor.All the 49 candidates of the party also affirmed Sen. Olufemi Lanlehin as the partys governorship candidate in the forthcoming election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dread more…

AHMED MUSA WARNS: Were here to pick the AFCON ticket todaySat, 17 Nov 2018
Standin Captain Ahmed Musa, who is the last Nigerian player to score against South Africa at senior level, when both teams finished a friendly match 1-1 in Nelspruit in March 2015, told thenff.com that the Super Eagles are not thinking of simply gaining a point from the encounter.They are a strong team and we will not underrate them. But we are here for the three points, Musa emphasised.Our determination is to win and pick our ticket to the AFCON ahead of the final matchday next year. South Afriread more…

Lucas Radebe to Bafana: Dont allow Nigerians to bully usSat, 17 Nov 2018
Heading into Bafana Bafanas all-important 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against traditional foes Nigeria, former captain Lucas Radebe feels the only way to outwit the Super Eagles is to bar them from playing to their physical strength.Having convincingly beaten them 2-0 away in June last year in their first Group E meeting, Bafana would hope to replicate the same display against the Super Eagles at FNB today (3 pm). It was Percy Tau and Tokelo Rantie who ensured that SA record thiread more…

Amachree calls on Lagos to build private sector tourismSat, 17 Nov 2018
Nigerias Father of Tourism, Chief Mike Amachree, has called on the Lagos State government to empower the private sector tourism industry practitioners in the state.He made this called at the just- concluded 2018 Akwaaba West African Travel Market recently held at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.Amachree, who was one of the guests during the exciting Lagos Day at the fair, commended the state for its vision and efforts to make tourism a key sector in the states econoread more..

BA offers Business Class luxurySat, 17 Nov 2018
British Airways said it is offering Nigerians combined premium levels of comfort and service in its Club World. Nigerian travellers, whether for business or pleasure, there would be a Club World seat with customers name on it.The airline said it has invested millions in giving customers better experience in recent years, and Club World passengers can now turn their flight time into me time as they enjoy personalized services with new luxury bedding, a spa kit full of little luxuries and enhancedread more…

Ogun 2019: Well reconcile with Amosun, others, says Dapo AbiodunSat, 17 Nov 2018
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Friday,met with party leaders from across the state, assuring that aggrieved members, including Governor Ibikunle Amosun, would be appeased.Abiodun said the party primaries have come and gone, but added that the important things today are reconciliation of all members because of the crisis arising from the primaries and forge a common front as team to deal with the electoral contest ahead.The oil maread more…

Group faults EFCCs probe of Akwa Ibom accountSat, 17 Nov 2018
A socio-economic group Akwa Ibom Media Advocates ( AMA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to tarnish its goodwill with its probe of the state government.The group in a statement drew the attention to the media report of invitation to Akwa Ibom state officials and investigation into the financial situation in the state.Noting that the EFCC was established to fight financial crimes, the group said: We did not react to the first report in August of the investigatread more…

Aluminium fabricator risks 3 years jail term for stabbing man on faceSat, 17 Nov 2018
A 25-year-old aluminum fabricator in Lagos, Ibrahim Ali, on Friday pleaded guilty to unlawfully stabbing a man on the face.Ali, who resides at No. 1 Olufunmilayo St., Igando, Lagos, admitted before an Ikeja Magistrates Court that he stabbed one Mr Ojo Oluwaseunwith a broken bottle.Following his guilty plea, the Magistrate, Mrs M. O. Tanimola, ordered that Ali should be kept behind bars pending review of the facts of the case and his sentencing.The accused is facing a four-count charge of conspiread more…

White House to restore press pass to CNN reporter after court orderSat, 17 Nov 2018
A U.S. judge has ordered the White House to restore the press credentials of CNN reporter, Jim Acosta, rejecting the Trump administrations revocation of his pass to the building, according to the broadcaster.The White House said it would comply with the ruling and temporarily reinstate Acostas hard-pass to the building.The district judges ruling is a temporary restraining order.The court stressed that the interim ruling did not mean President Donald Trump had violated the First Amendment to theread more…

Court throws out contempt application against Lai MohammedSat, 17 Nov 2018
Justice Mohammed Aikawa of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday dismissed a contempt application filed by a former Minister of State for Finance, Nenadi Usman, against Minister of Information Lai Mohammed over inclusion of her name in the looters list.Usman is standing trial on allegations of money laundering alongside a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Yusuf Danjuma, and a company, Joint Trust Dimension Ltd.Usmread more…

Buhari, Oshiomhole meet in Aso Rock over 2019 electionsSat, 17 Nov 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole on Friday met behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting, Oshiomhole said that the APC was fully ready to flag off the campaigns soon.According to him, the partys campaign for the 2019 presidential election will focus on character and integrity of the key candidates.He said, We are fully ready, we have done with our priread more…

Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Tuesday public holidaySat, 17 Nov 2018
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday as Public Holiday to mark the Eid-el Maulud.The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), made the declaration on Friday in Abuja in a statement by Dr Mohammed Umar, Permanent Secretary of the ministry.Dambazau called on Muslim faithful to align themselves with the prophets teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, among others.He equally called on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues with a viewread more…

2019: UPP, Igboezue adopt BuhariSat, 17 Nov 2018
The electoral support for President Muhammadu Buharitowards the 2019 general elections was boosted on Friday with the endorsement of his candidature by an Igbo group, Igboezuo and the United Progressive Party (UPP).The national Chairman of UPP, Chief Chekwas Okoriebriefed State House correspondents after meeting behind closed-doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.According to him, the Igbo nation had put their eggs in one basket for too long and would not do it aread more…

PDP calls on Buhari to fire AmaechiSat, 17 Nov 2018
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to demand the immediate resignation of Mr. Rotimi Amaechi as the Minister of Transportation to demonstrate the Presidents integrity.The opposition party accused Amaechi, who is the Minister of Transportation and Director-General of the Buhari Campaign Organisation of using government fund to campaign for Buhari.In a statement on Friday by the spokesman for the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party noted that through his actread more…

Anxiety in PDP over presidential campaign in S/WestSat, 17 Nov 2018
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be in a dilemma on how to design the appropriate campaign message to woo voters in the Southwest geopolitical zone for its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.The various political parties will soon commence their presidential campaigns in line with the campaign timeline released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Presently, the PDP cannot boast of any of its key positions occupied by members from theread more…

Ogun 2019: We will reconcile with Amosun, othersSat, 17 Nov 2018
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday met with party leaders from across the state, assuring that all aggrieved members, including Governor Ibikunle Amosun, would be appeased.Abiodun said the party primaries have come and gone, but added that the important things today are reconciliation of all members because of the crisis arising from the primaries and forge a common front as team to deal with the electoral contest aheadread more…

Workers running out of patience over new minimum wageSat, 17 Nov 2018
Barely two weeks after submitting a committee report on the mew minimum wage to President Muhammadu Buhari, labour chiefs restated on Friday that workers were running out of patience with government over the slow action on issue.On November 5, Buhari received the report of a tripartite committee he set up since last November, to fashion out a new minimum wage for workers.Nigerian workers have been voicing their frustrations over what they describe as the peanuts paid to public sector workers inread more…

Buhari assures of credible electionsSat, 17 Nov 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday again gave assurances of his determination to lay a foundation for free, fair and credible elections in the country.He was responding to a speech by a delegation of Imams and senior Islamic scholars from the 36 states of the federation at the State House, Abuja.According to him, a number of measures put in place have seen the gradual improvement of elections, as in Edo, Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States from what he described as dismal and unacceptable levels wiread more…

Bode George to youths: Dont repeat mistakes of the pastSat, 17 Nov 2018
Former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George has warned Nigerian youths against repeating mistakes of the past.He said that without the knowledge of history amongst the youths, the mistakes that led to the civil war ans disagreement in the western region could be repeated.Speaking in Abuja at the elder statesmens reflections on Nigeria and the launch of a national compendium organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), he said that most youread more…

Access Bank restates commitment to filmmaking in AfricaSat, 17 Nov 2018
IN demonstration of its commitment to the advancement of the entertainment industry in Nigeria, Access Bank has again partnered the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) to project great African stories to the world.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2018 edition of the event in Lagos, Dr. Hebert Wigwe, Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, expressed delight that the Bank has been able to contribute towards an initiative which works to change the way the world perceives theread more…

Why should they stop piracySat, 17 Nov 2018
WHY shall we stop piracy’ This question best highlights the thoughts of an average pirate of intellectual property in Nigeria, especially at the notorious Alaba International Market, Lagos. And if you ask why not, they say to you: have you seen anyone being criminalised for piracy in Nigeria’ Indeed, no person, since the evolution of Nollywood in 1992, has been jailed from the series of arrests and prosecutions of suspects.What this means is that the Nigerian Copyright Council (NCC), sread more…

KING OF BOYSSat, 17 Nov 2018
A tale of the rich, the strong and the mighty. King of Boys is a total story. It is indeed a unique piece, directed by Kemi Adetiba, whose earlier work got everyone in the country running down to the cinemas. As this movie was premiered, it definitely created a lot of buzz, as the popular musician Reminisce was brought into film. It is safe to say that this was one of the factors that got the many Afro Pop music fans running down to the cinema to see what Ibile, as he is called could do on the mread more…

WHY MARRIAGE IS NOT IN MY PLANSSat, 17 Nov 2018
YOU suddenly appeared on the scene. Do you have a chance’Well, a chance for me is 200 per cent guaranteed. I dont wait to have a chance. Ill rather create it because I have all it takes. Also, I have got the best team that is strongly behind me anytime. Besides, God has already given me a throne that no one can sit on.Tell us what you have been up to recently’Recently, I have been in the studio making good music in order to meet up with high expectations from my fans.Now that you are hread more…

I WONT TOLERATE HATE COMMENTS ON MY PAGESat, 17 Nov 2018
NOLLYWOOD actress, Halima Abubakar, who on Wednesday posted a video to speak on hate messages, has said that she would not tolerate such on her social media pages.Hate is not power, please take your negativity very far because I wont tolerate hate comments on my page, she wrote.Hope my English is clear enough’ Funny this post will get lesser views because it is the truth. My story has 80, 000.In the video, she stated. If you do not like me, seriously you dont need to comment and I also do nread more…

Ubi Franklin shares 100k to 20 followersSat, 17 Nov 2018
NIGERIAN music artiste manager, Ubi Franklin, will be giving out some cash to 20 lucky winners. The gesture is as an act of kindness shown to him by Kolaq Alagbo, First Nigeria Herbal E-Commerce marketer.Franklin revealed that the herbal practitioner gave him a sum of N100, 000 which he intends to give to 20 followers of the Alagbo, maker of the herbal brew.He stated, I met a cool brother this morning and gave me 100k and I have decided that he gives it to 20 people who are following his businesread more…

King Monadas fainting dance goes trendySat, 17 Nov 2018
SOUTH African singer, Khutso Steven Kgale, popularly known as King Monada, has dropped a single titled Malwedhe which has birthed a new dance move where people pretend that they have fainted.The moves have cut across other African countries including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya where fans post videos of fainting dance with a #IdibalaChallenge on social media.Malwedhe means illness or sickness in the Bolobedu dialect of the Sepedi language. The song sees fans falling toread more…

This has been my best year ever, says Annie IdibiaSat, 17 Nov 2018
ACTRESS and model, Annie Idibia, who was a year older recently has revealed that 2018 has been her best year ever.The 34-year-old, who got lot of birthday wishes from colleagues and family members uploaded the goodwill messages on her Instagram, saying that they all made her day beautiful. She made particular reference to the videos from her daughters and husbands sons, Nino and Zion.Grateful for this year! This has been my best year ever in all areas of my lifeAnd I am totally grateful for everread more…

Bimbo Manuel, Femi Branch, Kehinde Bankole, others star in Moremi the MusicalSat, 17 Nov 2018
HOUSE of Oduduwa is partnering Bolanle Austen Peters to present the classic story of the Yoruba heroine, Queen Moremi Ajasoro.Tagged Moremi the Musical, the stage play is another milestone on the heroine and a huge effort invested in the global promotion of the Yoruba cultural heritage by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.The musical drama is an adaptation of the feat of one woman, who worked to save her people from oppression and marauding invaders. It combines dance, enchantment, maread more…

NFC unveils ZUMA 2018 programmes, Lagos viewing centerSat, 17 Nov 2018
THE Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has unveiled a TVC for this years edition of ZUMA Film Festival, scheduled to hold from December 1 to 7, at the Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja.Managing Director of NFC, Dr. Chidia Maduekwe who addressed journalists and stakeholders at the Ikoyi, Lagos office of the Corporation, reiterated his commitment to make the NFC a home to all stakeholders, while also declaring open to filmmakers, a cozy mini theatre.In its 9th edition, this will be the second annual edition of tread more…

BUA begins testing at Okpella plantSat, 17 Nov 2018
BUA Cement has started testing its three million Obu Cement plant, Okpella in Edo State. This will bring the total capacity of BUA Obu cement operations to six million tons and move the entire Groups installed capacity to 8million metric tons per annum (MTPA).A date for commissioning is to be announced soon according to the statement from BUA Group.Speaking at a business forum, Founder & Executive Chairman of BUA Group owners of BUA Cement, Abdul Samad Rabiu, said the completion of BUAs Oburead more…

Buhari seeks more commitment for Lake Chad restorationSat, 17 Nov 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration will continue to keep the reviving of Lake Chad on the front burner and exert more commitment from the developed countries to do the needful. He gave the assurance when he received the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and his investiture as Patron of the Foundation, at the State House, Abuja.The president said it was regrettable that the issue of the receding Lake Chad had not been addressed till recent times. This, he explained, is a clearead more…

Cities highly exposed to disasters, says reportSat, 17 Nov 2018
ABOUT three in five cities with populations of more than 500,000 people are at high risk of natural disaster, a United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) publication has found out. The information is contained in a just-released data booklet titled: The Worlds Cities in 2018. According to the publication’s findings, 679 of 1,146 cities inhabited by more than half a million people are vulnerable to cyclones, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides or volcanic eruptions. Combread more…

Ezinwa is UAC Group Human Resources DirectorSat, 17 Nov 2018
The Board of UAC of Nigeria Plc has appointed Dr. Vitus Chidiebere Ezinwa as the conglomerates Group Human Resources Director.Dr. Ezinwa, a seasoned business manager and human resource professional with experience gained in leading multinational corporations, holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology/Anthropology from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, MBA in Management from Lagos Business School, a Masters in Applied Business Research and a Doctorate in Business Administration, both from Swiss Businread more…

Naira depreciates further at parallel marketSat, 17 Nov 2018
The Naira on Friday depreciated further against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, exchanging at N363 to the dollar, weaker than N362.5 traded on Thursday.The pound sterling and the euro were sold at N478 and N418, respectively.At the bureau de change window, the naira exchanged at N360 to the dollar while the pound sterling and the euro were sold at N478 and N418, respectively.Trading at the investors window saw the naira closing at N364.01 while the daily market turnover stood at 108.read more…

Ondo set to host Development Partners SummitSat, 17 Nov 2018
The Ondo State Government is set to hold the first of its kind Development Partners summit scheduled for next week Wednesday and Thursday.The submit, which is the states concept of an investment forum, is organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in partnership with the Ministry of Education.The development partners summit tagged: Develop Ondo 2018 will be declared opened by Vice- President Yemi Osibanjo at the International Centre for Culture and Event (The Dome), Igbatoro Roadread more…